Bob Roberts wrote:For lunch, I would like some fresh seafood. My girlfriend doesn't eat seafood, so the place would need to also have other menu items such as burgers or something. I would like some fried oysters and shrimp if they're good. I am limited to something within walking distance of Mallory Square. Any suggestions? Thanks!
I would suggest Sloppy Joes...but can't vouche for how fresh the stuff might be. Kelly's has great food as well.
Personally, I'd just take a taxi over to Pepe's on Caroline Street...or hit any of the other places near there (Half Shell, Turtle Karral, etc.)
I found this on the Holland America Tours - Caribbean website:
Trails of Margaritaville Walking Tour
at Key West, Florida
Experience a look into Jimmy Buffett's remarkable life during this fun-filled stroll through Old Town Key West. Your tour begins at Captain Tony's Saloon where Jimmy started his singing career. Hear the fascinating stories and adventures behind his life and songs that unfold as you stop along the trails. Discover the location of the world famous Shrimp Boat Sound recording studio, still in use today. Your guide will make the tales of pirates, wreckers, sailors and the many colorful characters of Old Key West that Jimmy sings about come alive as you explore the historic harbor area filled with beautiful tall ships and funky shops. You'll stop at the bars where Jimmy played and sang, and hear some local musicians along the way. The final stop of your tour will take you to Margaritaville.
Moderate Activity
Fairly active requiring intermittent effort throughout. The tour may involve recurring physical movement including walking medium distances over uneven surfaces and climbing staircases.
I'll try to give you the highlights in some kind of order down the street.
Hogs Breath
Kelly's (not sure if they have breakfast but the bar opens early)
Margaritaville (pick out you tshirts but plan on coming back rather than carrying stuff around all day.
The Green Parrot on Whitehead
Fast Buck Freddies is fun for trinkets
***Lunch at Louise Backyard ***and some time at the bar (Jimmy lived next door)
Back at the top of Duval, take a right to Schooner Warf which has some great restaurants and it get's you into the boating frame of mind. Saw Jimmy at Shrimpboat sound in December recording the new album - a real nice surprise.
If you want to do some kind of boat cruise - take the Fury Catamaran - snorkel and then all you can drink all the way home - done it a bunch of times and all the crews are great.
Have Fun
I am going to Key West over July 4th. Has anyone used any of the local dive operators to go scuba diving? I plan on diving at least one day, but there are several operators. I would also like to go out on a sail boat. Any help would be appreciated.
Crap! Got notice today that the only "Trails of Margaritaville" tour will be at 4:00pm, 2 hours after we pull out of port. Can anybody that's been on this tour before help me generate a list of the stops along the tour. I can attempt to do a "mini-tour" on my own. Thanks guys!
"The sound of the weather is Heaven's ragtime band."
as I recall it (and keep in mind we had excessive amounts of alcohol), it starts at Captain Tony's on Greene Street heads up Duval to the Chart Room located in the Pier House Resort. (this is really hidden and may require asking to locate). After leaving the Chart Room it passes Jimmy's first house on the island and heads to Shrimp Boat Sound and Schooners Wharf. From there it takes a route along Caroline Street where the guide (Magic Frank) points out the house where the lady lived that inspired "a women going crazy on Caroline Street. After that it goes to the Bull on Duval Street and ends up at Margaritaville. I might have missed something but I think that is everything!
Sweet senorita won't you please come with me
Back to the island honey, back to the sea
Back to the only place that I want to be
sorry..one other point. I would not recommend Sloppy Joes for lunch. I can't speak to the food but given its location it generally gets packed for lunch when the cruises get in. Keep in mind there may be up to 4 cruise ships carrying thousands of people. Sloppys is kinda the epicenter of key west and tends to get crowded. I would head off Duval Street for lunch. Kelly's is a perfect spot on Whitehead with a great atmosphere...trust me on this!
Sweet senorita won't you please come with me
Back to the island honey, back to the sea
Back to the only place that I want to be
Kelly's is a bit pricey. Crabby Dicks upstairs on Duval is great and reasonable. Sometimes you can't see the forest for the trees, meaning Margaritaville is pretty damn good. Mahi Mahi, is primo, Conch Chowder is good, whole menu is very good. As always, G.M., Jr.
